YOU WILL NEED
Main fabric: 60x60cm (24x24in)
Contrast binding fabric: 10x112cm(4x44in)
Lining: waterproof fabric, 60x60cm(24x24in)
Cotton tape: to match lining, 1cm (3⁄8in) wide x 2m (2¼yds)
Elastic: 5mm (¼in) wide x 1m (40in)
Basic sewing kit
MATERIALS USED
The fabrics used are from Playing Pop by
AGF Studio for Art Gallery Fabrics.
Main fabric: Sound Bubbles, Light. Ref:
AGFPOP2288. Binding fabric:Mirage,
Pure Blue Elements. Ref: AGFPE424.
NOTES
For an alternative waterproof
lining, use a basic shower curtain.
Use a 1cm (3⁄8in) seamallowance.
The template for the shower cap is
on the pull-out pattern sheet.
CUTTING THE FABRIC
Step one: Trace round the shower cap circle template and cut it out to make your pattern.
Step two: Pin the pattern onto your fabric and cut around it, then repeat to cut out the waterproof lining circle.
Step three: From the binding fabric, cut two strips measuring 4x112cm (15⁄8x44in) each.
BINDING THE EDGE
Step one: Pin the fabric circle and the lining circle wrong sides (WS) together, close to the edge so the pin holes will be hidden by the binding, and stitch together 5mm (¼in) from the edge. It’s best
to sewthem together before you bind them, as it makes binding easier as the lining is slippery. 01
Step two: Place the two binding strips right sides (RS) together at right angles at the short ends. Stitch together with a diagonal line to join. Trim the seam and press open.
Step three: Fold the joined binding strip in half lengthways with wrong sides (WS) together. Open out the fold then fold one long side in to meet the centre fold and press. Repeat to fold the other long edge into the centre and press. Refold the binding in half and press.
Step four: Place the edge of the joined outer and lining inside the folded binding strip and firmly
clip, or pin, in place.
Step five: Topstitch the binding into place close to the edge, but making sure you always stitch through the back and front edges, easing it gently around the circle.
Step six: When you reach the beginning again, turn the short end under to overlap it by 1cm
(3⁄8in) and trim to fit, then stitch in place. 02
ADDING THE ELASTIC CASING
Step one: On the lining side of the circle, measure andmark 5cm (2in) in from the bound edge all the way around in pencil. The closer youmake your marks themore accurate your inner circle will be.
Step two: Fold one short end of the cotton tape over by 1cm (3⁄8in) to theWS then pin the RS edge of it on your drawn circle.
Step three: Stitch the tape to the circle,making sure you keep the edge of it along your drawn
line.When you reach the beginning, turn the short end under and trimso that it butts up exactlywith the other short end. 03
Step four: Stitch the other side of the tape into place close to the edge all the way around. You
will have to pleat it at regular intervals to ensure it will lay flat.
FINISHING OFF
Step one: Thread the elastic through the cotton tape all the way around, attaching a safety pin at both ends to stop it coming out whilst you try it on.
Step two Try on your shower cap and pull the elastic so that it fits comfortably, then knot
the ends.
Step three: Push the ends inside the cotton tape casing. Oversew the two tape ends together using small stitches to secure the knot and ends. 04
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